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Meet the Downtown Reno Partnership's Board of Directors
The Downtown Reno Partnership management team reports to a board of directors who make major decisions and give direction about the DRP. The board meets every other month.
Board Of Directors
Our 17 board of directors are made up of business and property owners, elected officials, residents and commercial tenants that represent elements of downtown Reno. Board members have terms of two years. They control major direction of the nonprofit.
The DRP is now accepting applications for the open small property/business owner seat. This seat is open to: one (1) owner of a small property/business within the district or its representative. Application deadline is January 30, 2026. (Note: the DRP board meets every other month for 1.5 – 2 hours per meeting.)
2026 Board Meetings
2026 DRP Board Meetings
9-10:30 a.m.
DRP Office (Pavilion B) 40 E 4th Street
- February 19
- April 16
- June 18
- August 20
- October 15
- December 17
Board Members
Tony Marini
Board Chair
Vice President of Player Development, Caesars Entertainment.
Representing: High Assessed Properties
Tony has served on the DRP board since July 2021. He is the Vice President of Casino Operations, Community Relations, Midway & Caesars Sports Book at The ROW. Tony is a fourth-generation Nevadan and is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno.
Tony Marini
Board Chair
Vice President of Player Development, Caesars Entertainment.
Representing: High Assessed Properties
Tony has served on the DRP board since July 2021. He is the Vice President of Casino Operations, Community Relations, Midway & Caesars Sports Book at The ROW. Tony is a fourth-generation Nevadan and is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno.
Jonathan Boulware
Board Vice Chair
Vice President of Nevada Operations at Jacobs Entertainment.
Jonathan Boulware
Board Vice Chair
Vice President of Nevada Operations at Jacobs Entertainment.
Chris Shanks
Past Board Chair
Principal at Dickson Commercial Group, Owner of The Depot Craft Brewery-Distillery & Louis Basque Corner
Chris Shanks
Past Board Chair
Principal at Dickson Commercial Group, Owner of The Depot Craft Brewery-Distillery & Louis Basque Corner
Par Tolles
Secretary
President of Tolles Development Co.
Par Tolles
Secretary
President of Tolles Development Co.
Eric Edelstein
Board Treasurer
Eric Edelstein
Board Treasurer
Mark Reece
Representing: High Assessed Properties
Director of Business Development of Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center.
Mark Reece
Representing: High Assessed Properties
Director of Business Development of Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center.
Emily Skyle-Golden
Representing: Residents
Emily Skyle-Golden
Representing: Residents
Steven T. Polikalas
Commercial Property
Ltd. Attorney at law.
Steven T. Polikalas
Commercial Property
Ltd. Attorney at law.
Kathleen Taylor
Representing: City of Reno
Reno City Council
Kathleen Taylor
Representing: City of Reno
Reno City Council
Mike Rossman
Representing: High Assessed Properties
Basin Street Properties
Mike Rossman
Representing: High Assessed Properties
Basin Street Properties
Mariluz Garcia
Representing: Washoe County
Washoe County Commissioner.
Mariluz Garcia
Representing: Washoe County
Washoe County Commissioner.
Troy Miller
Representing: University of Nevada, Reno
UNR Assistant Vice President of Community & Real Estate.
Troy Miller
Representing: University of Nevada, Reno
UNR Assistant Vice President of Community & Real Estate.
Jeff Siri
Representing: Entertainment District
President & CEO of Club Cal Neva
Jeff Siri
Representing: Entertainment District
President & CEO of Club Cal Neva
Courtney Meredith
Representing: The Riverwalk District
Co-Founder, Senior Design Strategist, and Creative Director for Design on Edge. Courtney Meredith has received numerous awards in marketing, design, and advertising. Her experience includes being the current DRP representative for the Riverwalk Merchants Assoc. and the marketing director for nearly 18 years; she represents local businesses and nonprofits spanning arts, health and wellness, food and beverage, and financial and development industries. Courtney is a co-author to the first pictorial manuscript for the Riverwalk District and a mentor and speaker for students in the local education system.
Courtney Meredith
Representing: The Riverwalk District
Co-Founder, Senior Design Strategist, and Creative Director for Design on Edge. Courtney Meredith has received numerous awards in marketing, design, and advertising. Her experience includes being the current DRP representative for the Riverwalk Merchants Assoc. and the marketing director for nearly 18 years; she represents local businesses and nonprofits spanning arts, health and wellness, food and beverage, and financial and development industries. Courtney is a co-author to the first pictorial manuscript for the Riverwalk District and a mentor and speaker for students in the local education system.
Eaton Dunkelberger
Representing: Non-profit sector
Eaton Dunkelberger
Representing: Non-profit sector
Paul Irving
Representing: Residents
Paul Irving
Representing: Residents
Open Seat
Representing: Small Property Owner
Open Seat
Representing: Small Property Owner
Interested in Joining The Downtown Reno Partnership Board?
Please fill out and return the application form below.